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Skidmore College
Health Professions Advising
& Student Health Professions Network 

Pre-Health Tracks

Exploring the Health Professions

It is useful to explore different career options in the health professions to determine what would be best for what you would like to do. You should also visit the Skidmore College Career Development Center Career Exploration and Health & Biomedical Sciences page.

  • YouTube video developed by the University of Texas College of Natural Sciences. Brief overview of careers as a medical doctor, dentist, physician assistant, pharmacist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, optometrist, podiatrist, and veterinarian.
  • by the Reed-Yorke Health Professions Advising Office, University of Maryland - The Pre-Health RX helps you explore health care fields. Whether you’re thinking medical school, dental school, Pre-PA, exploring Occupational Therapy, or any other healthcare field, we have you covered. 
  • of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions. The resources include , , , , and .
  • Basic overview of careers as a medical doctor (allopathic, M.D., or osteopathic, D.O.), nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and medical assistant.
  • Discussion of why podiatry might be the health profession you are looking for.

Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook

Note

To be a clinical psychologist, please contact the Psychology Department. Note to be psychiatrist or a neurologist requires an M.D. or D.O. as they are medical specialties.

To be a social worker, please contact the Social Work Department.


Particular Health Tracks

Dental  |  Medicine  |  Nursing  |  Optometry  |  Physician Assistant  |  Public Health  |  Physical Therapy  |  Occupational Therapy  |  Veterinary  |  Additional Professions